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Poems On Several Occasions. By Mr. John Gay. by GAY, John (1685-1732)
by GAY, John (1685-1732)
Poems On Several Occasions. By Mr. John Gay.
by GAY, John (1685-1732)
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Glasgow: Printed and Sold by Robert And Andrew Foulis, M DCC LI. [1751] . 0. A very good 2 volume set in the original full leather bindings. 12mo. 6.0" x 3.5" x 0.5". Vol. I. : pp.129/[1p.]/[10pp. - Index]/[18pp.]/pp.159-190; Vol. II. : [4pp.]/pp.185/[1p.]/[2pp. - Adverts]. polished dark brown calf, corners and edges carefuly strengthened. Spines with 5 raised bands gilt volume number and original brown title label. Ownership inscription to each volume dated 1857. Clear English text throughout on lightly toned paper, just a few blemishes, edge tears and darkened page edges. VG. Referenced by: ESTC N23457 **John Gay (1685-1732) English poet, born in Barnstaple, Devon, into a Nonconformist family. educated at Barnstaple Grammar School, he was apprenticed to a silk -mercer in London, but soon returned home to be a writer. In 1708 he published his first poem, "Wine" - Chambers Biographical Dictionary 1990. .
- Bookseller Chilton Books (GB)
- Book Condition Used
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher Glasgow: Printed and Sold by Robert And Andrew Foulis, M DCC LI. [1751] . 0
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